Serie A Gameweek 27
Botafogo 1 - 1 FT RB Bragantino
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Futmetrix Verdict
52
FT
Thu, Oct 22
Bournemouth
3-0
AC Milan
⚡ Intensity
75
⚖️ Balance
20
🏆 Stakes
3
🎲 Upset
0
Two penalties, one red card, total control
Futmetrix Verdict
26
FT
Thu, Oct 22
Sturm Graz
1-0
Marseille
⚡ Intensity
22
⚖️ Balance
31
🏆 Stakes
11
🎲 Upset
60
Diakité struck; Marseille never answered
Match Statistics
Possession
Shots
Shots on Target
Expected Goals (xG)
Passes
Corners
Fouls
Yellow Cards
Red Cards
Match Events
Lucas Monzon 30'
Wallace Yan 42'
Wallace Yan 44'
45' ↓ Lucas Villalba ↑Kadir Barría
HT
56' Vitinho (Alex Telles)
↓ Isidro Pitta ↑Eduardo Santos 60'
↓ Agustin Sant Anna ↑José Hurtado Cheme 60'
65' Lucas Monzon
67' ↓ Alex Telles ↑Paulinho
70' Nahuel Ferraresi
Tiago Volpi 73'
73' Kadir Barría
74' ↓ Júnior Santos ↑Tiquinho Soares
74' ↓ Danilo ↑Kauan Toledo
Juninho Capixaba 77'
81' ↓ Vitinho ↑Mateo Ponte
↓ Lucas Henrique Barbosa ↑Jose Herrera 82'
↓ Eric Ramires ↑Matheus Fernandes 87'
↓ Fábio Silva de Freitas ↑Gabriel Girotto 87'
FT
Player Cards
Our take on every player in this match
Botafogo
Goalkeepers
Gabriel Batista 
OCTOPUS
8
Saves
8
Saves
0
Conceded
100%
Save %
Defenders
Vitinho 
SNIPER
100%
Conversion
100%
Conversion
1
Goals
1
Shots
Nahuel Ferraresi 
WALL
0
Dribbled Past
0
Dribbled Past
3
Tackles
64%
Duel Win %
Lucas Monzon 
FRIENDLY FIRE
Own Goal
Mistake
Own Goal
Mistake
1
Fouls
5.9
Rating
Alex Telles 
ARCHITECT
3
Key Passes
3
Key Passes
1
Assists
22%
Pass Acc
Midfielders
Huguinho 
STORMTROOPER
2
Shots
2
Shots
0
Goals
0
On Target
Danilo
ARCHITECT
3
Key Passes
3
Key Passes
0
Assists
73%
Pass Acc
Lucas Villalba 
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
46
Total Mins
45
Entry
Álvaro Montoro
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
90
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Júnior Santos
STORMTROOPER
5
Shots
5
Shots
0
Goals
1
On Target
Forwards
Danilo
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
74
Total Mins
74
Entry
BENCH
Warleson 
SPECTATOR
0
Saves
0
Saves
0
Conceded
0
Minutes
Arthur Chaves
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
0
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Mateo Ponte
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
9
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Kadu Santos
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
0
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Paulo Victor
STORMTROOPER
1
Shots
1
Shots
0
Goals
0
On Target
Kauan Toledo
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
16
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Domingos Andrade
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
0
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Edenílson
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
0
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Allan
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
0
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Tiquinho Soares
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
16
Total Mins
Started
Entry
K. Barria
STORMTROOPER
3
Shots
3
Shots
0
Goals
1
On Target
Lucas Emanuel
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
0
Total Mins
Started
Entry
RB Bragantino
Goalkeepers
Tiago Volpi
OCTOPUS
5
Saves
5
Saves
0
Conceded
100%
Save %
Defenders
Agustín Sant'Anna
ARCHITECT
2
Key Passes
2
Key Passes
0
Assists
15%
Pass Acc
Gustavo Marques
WALL
0
Dribbled Past
0
Dribbled Past
5
Tackles
80%
Duel Win %
Guzmán Rodríguez
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
90
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Juninho Capixaba
STORMTROOPER
2
Shots
2
Shots
0
Goals
1
On Target
Midfielders
Eric Ramires 
NPC
87
Minutes
87
Minutes
19%
Pass Acc
6.3
Rating
Fábio Silva
NPC
87
Minutes
87
Minutes
15%
Pass Acc
6.3
Rating
Wallace Yan
FRIENDLY FIRE
Red Card
Mistake
Red Card
Mistake
3
Fouls
5.6
Rating
Lucas Barbosa
STORMTROOPER
3
Shots
3
Shots
0
Goals
1
On Target
Fernando 
DRIBBLER
5
Dribbles
5
Dribbles
6
Attempts
83%
Success %
Forwards
Isidro Pitta
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
60
Total Mins
60
Entry
BENCH
Cleiton
SPECTATOR
0
Saves
0
Saves
0
Conceded
0
Minutes
Eduardo Santos
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
30
Total Mins
Started
Entry
José Hurtado
STORMTROOPER
1
Shots
1
Shots
0
Goals
1
On Target
Cauê Nascimento Santos
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
0
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Matheus Fernandes
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
3
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Gabriel Girotto
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
3
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Ignacio Sosa
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
0
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Marcelinho Braz
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
0
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Bruninho
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
0
Total Mins
Started
Entry
José Herrera
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
8
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Vinicius Mendonça
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
0
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Henry Mosquera
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
0
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Head to Head
| Date | Home | Score | Away | Competition | Venue |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 03/21/2026 | RB Bragantino | 1 - 2 | Botafogo | Serie A | Estádio Cícero de Souza Marques |
| 08/30/2025 | Botafogo | 4 - 1 | RB Bragantino | Serie A | Estadio Olimpico Nilton Santos |
| 08/06/2025 | RB Bragantino | 0 - 1 | Botafogo | Copa Do Brasil | Estádio Nabi Abi Chedid |
| 07/29/2025 | Botafogo | 2 - 0 | RB Bragantino | Copa Do Brasil | Estadio Olimpico Nilton Santos |
| 04/12/2025 | RB Bragantino | 1 - 0 | Botafogo | Serie A | Estádio Nabi Abi Chedid |
| 10/26/2024 | RB Bragantino | 0 - 1 | Botafogo | Serie A | Estádio Nabi Abi Chedid |
| 06/26/2024 | Botafogo | 2 - 1 | RB Bragantino | Serie A | Estádio Nilton Santos |
| 03/14/2024 | RB Bragantino | 1 - 1 | Botafogo | CONMEBOL Libertadores | Estádio Nabi Abi Chedid |
| 03/07/2024 | Botafogo | 2 - 1 | RB Bragantino | CONMEBOL Libertadores | Estádio Nilton Santos |
| 11/12/2023 | RB Bragantino | 2 - 2 | Botafogo | Serie A | Estádio Nabi Abi Chedid |
03/21/2026
08/30/2025
08/06/2025
07/29/2025
04/12/2025
10/26/2024
06/26/2024
03/14/2024
03/07/2024
11/12/2023
Botafogo Win
RB Bragantino Win
Draw
League Standings
P: 27 GD: +31
P: 27 GD: +26
P: 27 GD: +10
P: 27 GD: +9
P: 27 GD: +6
P: 27 GD: 0
P: 26 GD: +4
P: 27 GD: -1
P: 26 GD: +3
P: 26 GD: 0
P: 26 GD: +1
P: 27 GD: -12
P: 27 GD: -1
P: 26 GD: -3
P: 27 GD: -11
P: 27 GD: -5
P: 26 GD: -7
P: 26 GD: -12
P: 27 GD: -14
League Standings
P: 31 GD: +36
P: 31 GD: +32
P: 31 GD: +12
P: 31 GD: +4
P: 31 GD: +10
P: 31 GD: +7
P: 31 GD: +5
P: 31 GD: +2
P: 31 GD: +1
P: 31 GD: +3
P: 31 GD: -4
P: 31 GD: -11
P: 31 GD: -11
P: 31 GD: -8
P: 30 GD: -7
P: 31 GD: -7
P: 31 GD: -7
P: 31 GD: -10
P: 31 GD: -15
Match previews and recaps to help you decide which games are worth watching
Botafogo
RB Bragantino
Botafogo
RB Bragantino
Win Probability
Futmetrix AI estimate
Red Cards and Relentless Keepers in a Nilton Santos Stalemate
Average Entertainment Futmetrix Score: 53/100. A relentless display of attacking intent met stubborn resistance, resulting in a fractured, dramatic draw that leaves both sides wanting more.
A Chaotic Opening
The atmosphere at the Estadio Olimpico Nilton Santos promised fireworks, and the pitch immediately delivered. Botafogo took control early, dominating possession to the tune of 64 percent as they looked to snap a miserable run of recent league form. They pinned RB Bragantino deep into their own half, orchestrating persistent passing sequences. However, football rarely respects early dominance. Against the run of play, a messy sequence culminated in an own goal involving Lucas Monzon at the half-hour mark. The unexpected breakthrough completely shattered the deadlock and sent a shockwave through the home support. The sheer Intensity of this opening phase set the tone for what would become an incredibly unpredictable fixture, forcing the hosts to completely rethink their approach before the break.
The Turning Point
Just as the visitors looked to consolidate their advantage, the match exploded into controversy. The Balance of power shifted dramatically during a frenetic two-minute window just before halftime. First, Wallace Yan thought he had escaped disaster when VAR intervened to cancel a card upgrade in the 42nd minute. The relief was painfully short-lived. Barely two minutes later, Yan committed a blatant act of violent conduct, leaving the referee no choice but to show a straight red card. Reducing the visitors to ten men completely rewired the tactical landscape. Botafogo smelled blood and relentlessly pressured the compromised defensive line. The home side turned the pitch into a shooting gallery, eventually breaking through when Alex Telles carved open the defense to find Vitinho, who fired home a clinical equalizer in the 56th minute.
Digging In for the Draw
With the score levelled and a man advantage, Botafogo pushed relentlessly for a winner. They launched 20 total shots, desperate to secure all three points and climb away from mid-table mediocrity. Yet, the Stakes seemed to embolden Bragantino's counter-attacking threat rather than extinguish it. Despite operating with ten men, the visitors generated high-quality chances on the break. This is where Gabriel Batista proved his immense value. The Botafogo goalkeeper put on an absolute masterclass, registering eight crucial saves to prevent a stunning Upset Factor outcome. His heroics ensured that despite the visitor's spirited late surges and a combined 34 shots across the match, the spoils were shared. The final whistle confirmed a 1-1 result that does little to fix Botafogo's winless streak, but certainly delivered maximum entertainment.
Key Questions
How did the red card for Wallace Yan impact the match?
Wallace Yan's 44th-minute dismissal shifted the momentum, allowing Botafogo to heavily dominate possession, exploit the numerical advantage, and secure a second-half equalizer.
How did VAR change this match?
VAR initially intervened to cancel a card upgrade for Wallace Yan in the 42nd minute, adding intense drama right before his eventual straight red card moments later.
What made Gabriel Batista the Man of the Match?
Gabriel Batista was sensational under pressure, making eight vital saves to deny RB Bragantino's dangerous counter-attacks and rescue a hard-fought point for the hosts.
What is the Futmetrix Score?
The Futmetrix Score is our 0-100 verdict on how entertaining a match is. We look at intensity, balance, stakes, and star quality to tell you if it's worth your time.
Mid-Table Malaise in Rio
Skip It Futmetrix Score: 28/100. An uninspiring clash between two sides desperate to mask their glaring inconsistencies and secure a stable footing in the league.
The Setup
Botafogo welcome RB Bragantino to the Estadio Olimpico Nilton Santos in a fixture defined by incredibly low Stakes. Neither side has managed to build positive momentum, with a dreadful Form rating reflecting their shared struggles—Botafogo have managed just one win in five recent outings. While Danilo Santos provides a solitary glimmer of quality, the overall Stars rating is poor. The Balance tilts slightly toward the hosts, but expect a disjointed affair that is unlikely to live up to the league average of 2.8 combined goals per game.
Key Battle
Expect a gritty contest between the home midfield pivot and the visitors' wing-backs. With both teams struggling to assert control centrally, the side that dictates tempo on the flanks and avoids cheap turnovers will ultimately dictate the match.
Our Prediction
The hosts hold a slight edge on paper, but their lack of cutting edge is undeniable. We expect a scrappy 1-1 draw, heavily punctuated by fouls and broken play.